How far is Shoreline, WA from Auburn, WA?

The driving distance from Shoreline, WA to Auburn, WA is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.55 mi
00h 45m
Flight
31.42 mi
50.57 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.42 mi
Kilometers
50.57 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.55 mi
Kilometers
63.65 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Wed, May 13, 10:52 AM PDT
Return by in Shoreline
Wed, May 13, 11:37 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shoreline
2026-05-13T10:07
Arrive Auburn
Wed, May 13, 10:52 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Shoreline
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tukwila
WA

City in Washington

From Shoreline
18.5 mi
00h 22m
To Auburn
21.1 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph WSW
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Shoreline and Auburn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shoreline and Auburn.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    137 m · 35 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 175th Street

    3033 ft · 2 min · North 175th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 South

    995 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 27 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 405 North: Renton

    1740 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Renton, Auburn

    2161 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 South: Kent, Auburn

    2033 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    10 mi · 13 min · Valley Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward 15th Street Northwest

    1448 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 15th Street Northwest

    2596 ft · 1 min · 15th Street Northwest

  13. 13

    Turn right onto C Street Northwest

    1.1 mi · 3 min · C Street Northwest

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1135 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shoreline and Auburn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
21.6 mi · 55%
Valley Freeway
10 mi · 25%
I 405 North
1.8 mi · 5%
C Street Northwest
1.1 mi · 3%
WA 167 South
0.79 mi · 2%
15th Street Northwest
0.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

21.4 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
31.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tukwila
00h 22m from Shoreline
Leave By
7:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Shoreline and Light Rain near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shoreline to Auburn?

The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tukwila is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Shoreline and 21.1 miles from Auburn.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.27 one way or $14.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Shoreline and Light Rain near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Tukwila

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Tukwila and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 1.5 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.4 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
City of Auburn
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

City of Auburn

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 3.9/5 15 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Campus
Nearby stop 9.4 mi away

City Hall Campus

Kent , WA
201-299 4th Ave N, Kent, WA 98032
Rating 4.2/5 20 reviews Business center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tukwila.

RAIL

Tukwila station

2 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

15 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

17 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

28 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shoreline and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 31.42 mi (50.57 km).

Shoreline

#1 Shoreline

Town in Washington

Population58,197
Coordinates47.7556500, -122.3415200
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.

Population81,024
Coordinates47.3073200, -122.2284500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.341571, 47.75565)
End: A Street Southeast (-122.228563, 47.307325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.28 L · about $7.27
Round trip
$14.55
2.78 gal · 10.56 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $7.27 $14.55
Mid-grade $5.57 $7.74 $15.48
Premium $5.77 $8.02 $16.04
Diesel $5.47 $7.60 $15.20

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Shoreline and Auburn. The current time is 10:07:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.